OVERVIEW

Official designation: GE Fanuc IC693DSM314 (Series 90-30, 4-Axis Motion Control Module)

Role/Application: A high-performance motion control module that manages up to four servo or stepper axes, integrated with the Series 90-30 PLC for fast, precise motion control.

KEY SPECS SUMMARY

Power: 5 VDC, 1300 mA

Interfaces / Ports: Four 36-pin D-shell connectors

Indicators: STATUS, OK, CONFIG, COMM, plus axis LEDs

Operating Temp: 0 degrees C to 60 degrees C

Platform / Compatibility: Series 90-30 CPUs with firmware 10.0 or later

Limit: Block processing time under 5 milliseconds

Lifecycle: Mature

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Technical Specifications:

Q: What is the maximum number of digital servo axes supported by the DSM314 module?

A: The IC693DSM314 module supports a maximum of two digital servo axes or four analog axes.

Wiring & Installation:

Q: What is the recommended method for updating the DSM314 module's firmware?

A: Firmware is updated through the front panel COMM port using an RS-232 connection.

Troubleshooting & Compatibility:

Q: Which Series 90-30 CPUs are specifically incompatible with the DSM314 motion module?

A: The module is not compatible with CPU part numbers ending in CPU311 through CPU341 and CPU351.

Replacement & Upgrades:

Q: What is the size of the non-volatile user memory available on the DSM314 module?

A: The DSM314 provides 15 kilobytes of user random access memory for data and configuration storage.